What You Should Know About RSV RSV can be dangerous for the very young and very old.
X Clean, sanitize and disinfect surfaces regularly.
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a viral infection of the respiratory tract. that seems like a cold. In addition to common cold symptoms, other symptoms may include fever, chills, headache, body aches or loss of appetite. RSV can last from two to five days.
X Cover coughs and sneezes.
Who Is At Risk X Premature infants X Young children with heart or lung disease X Older adults who have chronic heart or lung disease X Young children or older adults with weakened immune systems RSV spreads very easily from person to person through: X Droplets in the air from a cough or sneeze. X Direct contact with nose and mouth secretions. X Contact with surfaces on which the virus is live and
Vaccines against RSV are available for pregnant women and people 60 and older. The vaccine can help prevent and reduce the severity of the virus. The vaccine is a single dose. Talk to your doctor about then touching mouth, nose whether the vaccine is right for you. or eyes before washing your Treatment for RSV hands. There is no cure, but you can Young children with the infec- manage symptoms by: tion can spread the virus before X Clearing up congestion. Use they get symptoms and for days or saline to loosen nasal congesweeks after getting sick. The most tion and a bulb syringe if common time for spread is between needed. October and May. X Trying a cool mist humidiRSV can lead to other respiratory fier or steam bath to loosen problems like bronchitis or pneucongestion. monia. It could cause wheezing or X Relieving pain with acetaminan attack in children with asthma. ophen or ibuprofen. Most children have had RSV by the X Staying hydrated. time they are two years old. Call your doctor right away if the How to Limit the Spread person who has RSV develops X Stay home when you’re sick. difficulty breathing, becomes dehyX Wash hands often with soap drated or has pain in their ear, chest and water throughout the day. or sinuses.
Try Quinoa With Us This Month
The next Try Day experience will involve quinoa, an ancient grain that has grown in popularity in recent years. Try Day events are multi-sensory experiences designed to expose children to new foods. Classes receive the food in raw form, talk about how it is grown and can feel, smell and see it before they taste it. Foods that are well-received can be added to Head Start’s regular menu. Lobby tastings for parents and families will occur at Hopkins Locke on Jan. 23 and at Griswold on Jan. 26. On Jan. 26, students will be served Quinoa Mango Salad with their lunches.
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